PEDIATRICS WEEKLY BULLETIN
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WELLNESS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY FEATURE
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Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Moments |
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What are EDI moments?
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion moments
- Started at U of C Internal Medicine 2020
- To raise EDI literacy amongst physicians and physician leaders
- Five-minute presentation with follow up discussion/resources
- Brief recurring educational intervention
- Positive results, now expanding across the CSM
- Monthly at Pediatric Grand Rounds rest of the academic year
- Follow up resources below
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Why are EDI Moments important?
- Aligns with Cumming School of Medicine 2023 Strategic Priorities
- Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging respectful of differences and life experiences
- Improve health outcomes through best patient care
- Empower everyone to reach their best potential
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April EDI Moment Theme: Implicit Bias May EDI Moment Theme: Diversity and Inclusion June EDI Moment Theme: Microaggressions
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Resources Here are some helpful follow-up resources. Please click each of the bullet points to learn more:
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Resident Wellness Conference | May 14 – 16, 2024
The Resident Wellness Conference (RWC) is a PFSP sponsored event, in collaboration with the University of Alberta and University of Calgary wellness offices and PARA, and held biennially for each of Alberta’s medical school residents. This format offers the high level of choice and topics residents have requested and replaces the previous practice of PFSP providing ad hoc sessions for individual programs. Pre-registration is required; all registration fees are waived. |
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Mental Health Week
UCalgary is joining the Canadian Mental Health Association to recognize Mental Health Week, May 6 – 12, 2024. There will be various activities and events happening virtually and across campus open to all students and staff.
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Let’s Talk About Opioids: Myths, Facts and Everything in Between
Monday, May 6 | 7:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Various factors have been cited for what has become known as “the opioids crisis” including the emergence of strong synthetic opioids in the illegal drug supply and high rates of opioid prescribing.
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JPAC Shine On Gratitude Program The JPAC Shine On Gratitude Program gives physicians the opportunity to thank their colleagues for their acts of kindness, big and small. The process is as quick and easy as sending an email.
Complete the submission form which links to the AMA site and we will make sure the message gets to the person you want to express your appreciation to! |
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Dr. Abhay Lodha is Now on the Chair of the Committee on Achievement Awards
Dr. Abhay Lodha, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Calgary, has assumed the prestigious role of Chair of the Committee on Achievement Awards for the Alberta Medical Association. The Alberta Medical Association Board of Directors created the Achievement Awards in 1992 to honour physicians (Medal for Distinguished Service) and non-physicians (Medal of Honour) for their hard work in contributing to quality health care in Alberta.
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This committee selects candidates every year from the whole of Alberta for:
- AMA Achievements Awards
- AMA Long Service Award
- AMA Award for Compassionate Service
- ADIUM Student Elective Travel Awards
- TD Insurance Meloche Monnex AMA Scholarship
Congratulations Dr. Abhay Lodha! |
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New Publication: Reterm Brain Injury Diagnosis: A Case-Based Companion Guide to the Canadian Consensus Approach
A new book has been published and reviewed by Dr. Zarina Assis, Dr. Lara M. Leijser, Dr. Khorshid Mohammad, Dr. James N. Scott and Dr. Hussein Zein.
Acquired brain injury remains common in very preterm infants and is associated with significant risks for short- and long-term mobilities. Cranial ultrasound (cUS) is the firstline tool to screen the preterm infant’s brain for injury. Concerns, however, remain regarding the variability in diagnosis and grading of common preterm brain injury types from cUS between clinicians.
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New Publication: Channelopathies in Epilepsy: An Overview of Clinical Presentations, Pathogenic Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Insight
Dr. Andy Cheuk-Him Ng, Dr. Morris H. Scantlebury and Dr.Juan P. Appendino published a new article in the Journal of Neurology.
Pathogenic variants in genes encoding ion channels are causal for various pediatric and adult neurological conditions. In particular, several epilepsy syndromes have been identified to be caused by specific channelopathies.
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Pediatric Onset of NeuromotorImpairments Lab (PONI Lab)
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ACH Wellness Survey – An Assessment of Our People
This survey, developed in collaboration with ACH Peer Support team and KidSIM, aims to understand the experiences of healthcare staff exposed to critical incidents and stressors, assessing symptoms of stress and Occupational Stress Injuries. Your input will aid in understanding challenges in the pediatric hospital setting, improving support programs at ACH. Your responses are invaluable for enhancing support initiatives.
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- The survey can be completed by any staff member or physician working at Alberta Children’s Hospital.
- Participation is anonymous and voluntary.
- It takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
To access the survey, click the button below or scan the QR Code Thank you in advance for your participation! |
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Please send an email to [email protected] by Friday, April 26, 2024 by the end of the day to sign up. The challenge will run for 25 days from Monday, May 6, 2024 to Friday, May 31, 2024. |
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Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Awards for Excellence in Postgraduate Medical Education These awards are a way to recognize and reward outstanding efforts in providing high-quality residency programming through the hard work, ongoing commitment, and demonstrated passion of PGME staff and faculty. Winners will receive an inscribed plaque. |
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Collecting Books to Support Early Literacy
The Owerko Centre’s Little Red Reading House is co-organizing the annual Calgary Reads big book sale and is currently collecting like-new books at the Starbucks on the 4th floor until Thursday, May 2nd.
This event helps us to fuel important early literacy work in our community through the Little Red Reading House.
The UCalgary Little Red Reading House has distributed well over 46,000 books into the community since January 2023 through community-serving agencies.
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Please note that we accept DVD’s and audiobooks but cannot accept:
- Magazines (including National Geographic)
- Harlequin, Avon, or Signet romances
- Book sets, such as the Time/Life series
- Bibles or religious books
- Dictionaries or encyclopedias
- Textbooks
- Readers Digest
The Calgary Reads big book sale takes place between May 10 - May 20 at the Calgary Curling Club – 720-3 St. NW, Calgary. |
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Interested in becoming more involved in the Pediatric Residency program activities? We are currently looking for 5-6 additional pediatricians who are willing to serve as faculty advisors for a pediatric resident in the 2024-2025 academic year. Faculty advisors are asked to meet with their assigned resident 2-4 times per year and remuneration is available for non-AMHSP physicians. This role is a very important component of the CBD process and resident support in our program. We also have ongoing need for OSCE and STACER examiners (no preparation required) and for presenters at our pediatric residents' academic half day. Please contact [email protected] if you would like more information or are able to volunteer! |
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Child Health and Wellness Researchers We are pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Competition for:
- ACHRI Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Haslam Clinical Research Fellowship in Child Brain Health
- Charlie Fischer Fellowship in Advancing Patient and Family Oriented Research
- ACHRI PGME Clinical Research Fellowships
Deadlines for all competitions: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 For details on these and other trainee awards, please visit our Trainee Funding page. |
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For all events, please visit the Department of Pediatrics
calendar
All events are in MST (Mountain Standard Time), unless otherwise stated
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Child Health and Wellness Seminar: Severe Inborn Errors of Immunity in Canada - Know Your Local Populations
Monday, April 29, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Inborn errors of immunity (IEI) are rare genetic disorders that negatively impact immune function, with potential for severe morbidity and mortality in young infants. A number of rare IEI exist in Canada at higher than expected frequencies. We will discuss these IEI in Canada and how local investigations have led to improved insight into IEI.
Presenter: Dr. Geoffrey Cuvelier MD, FRCPC
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Celebrate the Backbone of Innovation: Fundamental Discovery Week
April 29 – May 3 is Fundamental Discovery Week! The Hotchkiss Brain Institute invites you to join them in celebrating the pivotal role of basic science in shaping the future of research and innovation. Through this week we will be highlighting our basic scientists and trainees on our social media channels. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the impact of fundamental discovery on research!
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Medical Genetics Seminar Series
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Location: ACH Conference Room 2
Topic: The Landscape of Rare Genetic Disease in the Hutterite Brethren: Time for an update
Presenters: A Micheil Innes, MD FRCPC FCCMG and Caitlin Goedhart, MD
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Harvey B. Sarnat Lectureship and Mini Symposium in Developmental Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
Monday, May 6, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paolo Curatolo, MD, PhD, Professor, Child Neurology and Psychiatry and Former Head, Paediatric Neurosciences Unit, Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy
The topic we will be exploring this year is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Clinical and Basic neuroscientists have provided new opportunities for future advances of this rare genetic disease.
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International Clinical Trials Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Theatre 1 and the HSC Atrium
International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated annually in May, commemorating the anniversary of the first clinical trial by James Lind in 1747. It serves as a tribute to the dedicated efforts of clinical trial professionals and the individuals who participate in these trials. The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) wants to celebrate the work you do in support of clinical trials.
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Networking series - O'Brien Institute for Public Health
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Location: ACH Physicians Lounge The Department of Pediatrics is hosting a networking event for our members with the scientific and administrative directors of the O'Brien Institute for Public Health. This is an opportunity for Department members to learn about the benefits of becoming a member, discuss research ideas and identify opportunities to collaborate. Everyone is welcome! Presenters:
- Dr. Kirsten Fiest, Scientific Director
- Stephen Samis, Associate Scientific Director, Policy and Partnerships, Centre for Health Policy
- Dr. Paul Ronksley, Associate Scientific Director, Health Systems
- Dr. Pamela Roach, Associate Scientific Director - Population Health
- Dr. Jamie Day, Administrative Director
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47th American Academy of Pediatrics District 8 Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Conference Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Sunday, June 23, 2024 Location: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity This conference will provide recent advances in the delivery room management of neonates, along with talks on neonatal stroke and HIE, and up-to-date information on the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of premature infants. Additionally, the conference will cover nutrition in neonates and explore new developments in the field of nutrition in neonatology to improve the outcomes of our tiniest newborns. This event will offer an opportunity to meet world-renowned speakers in their particular areas and provide a chance to network for future research. |
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Neonatal Grand Rounds Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 4:00 PM Location: Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Neonatal Platelet Transfusion: What’s next?
Presenter: Carmel Maria Moore, MB, BCh, PhD Click here for more information |
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Pediatric Grand Rounds Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM Kinsmen Learning Centre Auditorium (4th Floor - ACH) or Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Hocus POCUS or a Reasonable Alternative Presenter: Khorshid Mohammad, MD, MSc (Pediatrics), FABP, FRCP (Edin), FRCPC (Neonatology) Click here for more information |
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Owerko Centre Neurodevelopmental Clinical Research Rounds Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Child Development Centre, Main Floor Boardroom or Virtual (via Zoom) Topic: Examining the link between maternal immune activation and child neurodevelopmental outcomes Presenter: Dr. Tamara Bodnar, PhD Click here for more information |
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Click on the following positions for complete posting details
Pediatric Nephrologist, Locum
- FTE 0.7
- Type: Long-term Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Start Date: October 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
Assistant Medical Director, KidSIM
- FTE 0.2
- Type: Part Time Practice
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Start Date: June 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Pediatric Respirologist Locum
- FTE 0.8
- Type: 100% Clinical Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- One Year Leave Coverage starting September 2024
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Pediatric Respirologist Locum
- FTE 0.8
- Type: 100% Clinical Locum
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- One Year Leave Coverage starting April 2024
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Research Program Manager, Paediatrics
- FTE 1.0
- Type: 2-year term
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Associate
- FTE 0.5
- Type: Part Time
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Start Date: July 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: May 7, 2024
Zone Clinical Section Chief, Pediatric Respirology
- FTE 0.1
- Type: Part Time
- Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Start Date: July 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: May 7, 2024
Newborn Critical Care Site Lead
- FTE 0.1
- Type: Part Time Practice
- Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Start Date: September 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
Newborn Critical Care Clinical Associate
- FTE: 1.0 (may be filled by more than one physician)
- Type: Part-time Practice
- Location: Foothills Medical Centre and all other NICU sites
- Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
- If you are interested in learning more contact Dr. Tom Stelfox (Deputy Dean Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta) for more information
PA-Fundamentals Course Lead, MPAS
- FTE 0.3 (3 positions available)
- Type: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
- The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the University of Calgary has an exciting job opportunity that's ideal for those eager to influence medical education. Similar to Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), this role gives you a chance to craft educational content and shape the careers of upcoming healthcare professionals
- If you have any questions or if you're interested in this role, please contact [email protected]
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